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DEEPAK YADAV vs. STATE OF U.P. & ANR

SCR Citation: [2022] 4 S.C.R. 1
Year/Volume: 2022/ Volume 4
Date of Judgment: 20 May 2022
Petitioner: DEEPAK YADAV
Disposal Nature: Appeal Allowed
Neutral Citation: 2022 INSC 610
Judgment Delivered by: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Krishna Murari
Respondent: STATE OF U.P. & ANR
Case Type: CRIMINAL APPEAL /861/2022
Order/Judgment: Judgment
1. Headnote

Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 : s. 439 – Bail – Cancellation of – Accused with the common intention to kill the victim, inflicted gun shot injuries to victim who later succumbed to his injuries – Before death, the victim gave statement naming the accused and the co-accused which was recorded by the DSP and SI – Criminal case against accused and co-accused u/ss. 302 and 34 IPC – Rejection of bail to the accused by the Sessions Court, however, granted by the High Court on the ground of parity as the co-accused was granted bail – Sustainbility of – Held: Not sustainable – In case of cancellation of bail, very cogent and overwhelming circumstances are necessary for an order directing cancellation of bail, which was already granted – Cancellation of bail cannot be limited to the occurrence of supervening circumstances – Even in the absence of the supervening circumstances, the Court has the inherent powers and discretion to grant bail – On facts, High Court granted bail to the accused without considering the relevant facts and circumstances and appropriate evidence which proves that the accused was charged with a serious offence – Granting of bail on the basis of parity shows that the order suffers from the vice of non-application of mind rendering it unsustainable – Criminal history, nature of crime, material evidences and recovery of weapon from the possession of the accused not considered by the High Court – Thus, the order passed by the High Court set aside.

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4. Keyword
  • Code of Criminal Procedure
  • 1973 : s. 439 – Bail – Cancellation of
5. Equivalent citation
    Citation(s) 2022 (5) JT 451 = 2022 (5) Suppl. JT 451 = 2022 (8) SCALE 540